Sob Sister (1931)
Jane Ray, a very clever reporter of crimes of passion, or "sob sister," for a New York tabloid, begins to feel depressed by the sordidness of her latest assignment, the investigation of a young woman's murder by her husband. Despite her growing distaste for her profession, Jane gets her story and, with typical ingenuity, frustrates her competitors' attempts to follow her lead.
Director: Alfred Santell
Genre: Romance
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: October 25, 1931
Cast
- James Dunn - Garry Webster
- Linda Watkins - Jane Ray
- Minna Gombell - Vonnie
- Howard Phillips - Ned Smith
- George E. Stone - Johnnie the Sheik
- Molly O'Day - Daisy
- Edward Dillon - Pat
- George Byron - Dutch
- Lex Lindsay - Slim
- Harold Waldridge - Johnny
Screenplay
Cinematography: Glen MacWilliams, Blake Wagner
Editing: Ralph Dietrich
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, journalism, romance, black and white, 1930s
More Films by Director: Alfred Santell
More Films in Genre: Romance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sob Sister about?
- Jane Ray, a very clever reporter of crimes of passion, or "sob sister," for a New York tabloid, begins to feel depressed by the sordidness of her latest assignment, the investigation of a young woman's murder by her husband. Despite her growing distaste for her profession, Jane gets her story and, with typical ingenuity, frustrates her competitors' attempts to follow her lead.
- Who directed Sob Sister?
- Sob Sister was directed by Alfred Santell.
- Who stars in Sob Sister?
- Sob Sister stars James Dunn, Linda Watkins, Minna Gombell, Howard Phillips, George E. Stone, Molly O'Day.
- How long is Sob Sister?
- Sob Sister has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is Sob Sister?
- Sob Sister is a Romance film.
- Where was Sob Sister produced?
- Sob Sister was produced in United States of America.